MARC Service Alert:
Penn Line Trackwork January 16 - March 12
Amtrak has notified the MARC Train Service that it will be performing track work on the Penn Line between Odenton and Bowie State from January 16 until March 12. The southbound track will be out of service, requiring all trains to share two tracks.
Special platforms will be used at Odenton and Bowie State to board southbound passengers on the middle track. This will slow the boarding process at these two stations.
This Amtrak track work will result in 10-15 minute delays to most northbound and southbound Penn Line trains. However, exact delay times will vary. For example:
- There should be a very minimal delay to Trains 401, 403, and 505 (the first three southbound Penn Line morning trains) since there is no conflicting rail traffic that early.
- However, Train 517 (6:30am departure from Perryville / 7:15am departure from Penn Station) will be delayed at Odenton since conflicting rail traffic may be present on the other working track.
- In the evening, northbound Trains 426 and 642 (3:23pm and 5:50pm departures from Union Station) will hold south of Bowie State to allow Amtrak trains to operate ahead.
- Other trains may experience delays in this area for the same reason.
We regret any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while Amtrak performs this necessary work to maintain a safe and comfortable ride.
